AMI Accepting Applications for NACE and CARS Scholarships
The Automotive Management Institute (AMI) is offering several scholarships for collision and mechanical technicians. Scholarship money will be put toward attending the 2009 International Autobody Congress & Exposition (NACE) or the Congress of Automotive Repair & Service (CARS) in Las Vegas Nov. 4-9. To request an application for any of the following scholarships, call AMI
Arizona Repairers Rank Progressive as Worst Insurer in State
The Automotive Service Association of Arizona (ASA-AZ) has released its “best insurer” survey, in which the association asked collision repairers to rate 39 insurance companies on a scale of 1 (worst) to 10 (best). Ratings were based on the question, “Do the insurance company’s overall policies, attitudes and payment processes focus on providing quality and
Congress Again Considers Cash for Clunkers Program
Congress is again considering a “Cash for Clunkers” bill that would offer assistance in buying new, more fuel-efficient vehicles. Earlier this year, funding for the Cash for Clunkers program was removed from the economic stimulus bill. H.B. 1550, the Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save (CARS) Act, was recently introduced by Rep. Betty Sutton (D-OH).
Congress Again Considers Cash for Clunkers Program
Congress is again considering a “Cash for Clunkers” bill that would offer assistance in buying new, more fuel-efficient vehicles. Earlier this year, funding for the Cash for Clunkers program was removed from the economic stimulus bill. H.B. 1550, the Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save (CARS) Act, was recently introduced by Rep. Betty Sutton (D-OH).
Yellow Pages Predicts Busy Month for ‘Auto Body Repair’ Searches
The Yellow Pages "Auto Body Repair/Paint" heading receives more than 51 million references annually, with the highest usage levels in April when bad weather drives up the demand for repairs. Of the people referencing this heading, 49 percent need dent, fender, windshield, bumper or front end work, according to Yellow Pages Association (YPA) research. When
DEG Selects New Administrator
The Database Enhancement Gateway (DEG) Joint Operating Committee (JOC) has named Bud Center Jr. as the new DEG administrator. Bringing more than 24 years of automotive industry experience to the organization, Center has been hired as an independent contractor to administer the DEG project and the operations of its Web site, which will include the
BASF Receives Subaru Supplier Award
BASF Coatings North America today announced that it is the recipient of a Subaru of Indiana Automotive (SIA) Supplier Award. BASF, which has supplied paint to SIA since summer 2008, received this award because of its performance and support during SIA’s recent conversion from solventborne to waterborne paint. “BASF and Subaru worked together under an
Donna West Remembered for Love of Family and Collision Repair Industry
On March 8, 2009, Donna F. West passed away surrounded by a host of friends and family. She was a major supporter of the collision repair industry and its associated activities over her 37-year career as co-owner, with her husband Mike West, of Southtowne Auto Rebuild in Tukwila, Wash. Donna was the only female president
Washington State Introduces Bill to Implement Vehicle-Scrappage Program
On the heels of the defeat of a U.S. Congressional proposal to create a national Cash for Clunkers program, a bill has been introduced in the Washington State Legislature that would implement a vehicle scrappage program for passenger vehicles more than 15 years old that are not emissions compliant. Under the bill, qualifying vehicles would
Washington State Introduces Bill to Implement Vehicle-Scrappage Program
On the heels of the defeat of a U.S. Congressional proposal to create a national Cash for Clunkers program, a bill has been introduced in the Washington State Legislature that would implement a vehicle scrappage program for passenger vehicles more than 15 years old that are not emissions compliant. Under the bill, qualifying vehicles would